Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Florence Nightingale

In History this term we are learning about Florence Nightingale and the difference she made to hospitals and nursing. If your child wants to learn more about this subject there is an excellent website with lots of information at
http://www.countryjoe.com/nightingale/

There is also more information and a quiz to see how much you know about Florence Nightingale on the BBC website at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/nightingale/index.shtml

We are also looking at another very brave lady, Mary Seacole, who went to the Crimea to help the wounded soldiers. You can also find out about her on the BBC website at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/seacole/index.shtml#focus

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